2006 DODGE STRATUS 4-DRDodge Stratus 4-dr 2006

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Crash Tests, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2006 DODGE STRATUS 4-DR, manufacturered by Fca Us Llc.
The vehicle is described as a AUTOMATIC - FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4-door sedan, hardtop.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
DODGE1B3 4B3
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 2006 DODGE STRATUS 4-DR produced?
     - The 2006 DODGE STRATUS 4-DR is produced in AUBURN HILLS Mi, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 2006 DODGE STRATUS 4-DR?
     - There are 3 recall(s) for the 2006 DODGE STRATUS 4-DR, additional information is below.
  • How much does the 2006 DODGE STRATUS 4-DR weigh?
     - The 2006 DODGE STRATUS 4-DR is listed to weigh 1538 lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 84397 [USA]: If there is a separation of the ball stud from the housing, the driver can loose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 68299 [USA]: Separation of the ball stud from the socket of the ball joint housing would allow the control arm to collapse and the wheel to fold in causing loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.

  • Recall 46702 [USA]: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Crashtests
  • 2006 Dodge Stratus Into Left 40% Offset D: Vehicle Into Barrier

    There are 15 videos for NHTSA test number 5654

    There are 79 photos for NHTSA test number 5654

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 9004275 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. The "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehi
  • 9003215 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Part description: 5.7l long block issue description: this 5.7l long block assembly is compatible with both egr and non-egr applications. An egr block-off plate (53032739aa) must be ordered when installing this long block assembly in a
  • 68332810 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service - four piece oil pan gasket all cummins equipped vehicles only - the replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to cummins 5.9l and 6.7l engines only. Installation: 1. C
  • 9003215 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Part description: 5.7l long block issue description: this 5.7l long block assembly is compatible with both egr and non-egr applications. An egr block-off plate (53032739aa) must be ordered when installing this long block assembly in a
  • 9002887 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Part description: valve body assembly issue description: valve body design was changed between 2010my and 2011my applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ valve bodies with
  • 9004275 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER: Key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. The "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehi
  • 9004009 - POWER TRAIN: Transmission kit with torque converter 1. All promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usag
  • 3100519 - STRUCTURE: Use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
  • 3100319 - STRUCTURE: Use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
  • 3100619 - EQUIPMENT: Repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
  • R2118796A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Valve body. These may cause over drive cycling.
  • 23-015-20 - EQUIPMENT: Disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
  • 08-049-20 - EQUIPMENT: Charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
  • 31-005-19 - STRUCTURE: Use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
  • 31-003-19 - EQUIPMENT: Use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
  • 31-006-19 - STRUCTURE: Repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
  • 9002519 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 82212076, 82203694 - fabric cleaner this "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in california, the otc states (connecticut, delaware, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, virginia, and washington dc
  • RL108213A$ - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Nag1 (5a580) valve body as per warranty bulletin d-13-22, please use r2108213a$ valve body for all warranty (w), mopar (m) and mopar vehicle protection (f) claims.~ assembly also includes filter (52108325aa) and gasket (52108332aa).~
  • 2304106 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Exterior lamp - lens fogging. *nj
  • 2304706 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Cracked windshield due to being hit by a foreign object like a stone. *kb
  • 0803006 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Powertrain control module initialization. *kb
  • 1801106 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Rough idle, malfunction indicator lamp illumination, diagnostic trouble code P0303. *ak
  • 06011 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Valve seat not properly seated in the cylinder head. *tt
  • 1900805 - STEERING: Revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc
  • 2401305 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt
  • 2100903 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure. Various models including the 2004 ram truck, durango, sebring convertible, cherokee, vision, neon, and voyager. *tt *sc
Vehicle Documentation
no relevant documents
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20200101

Vehicle was in motion on street way when lower control arm on driver side broke where ball joint is..Lucky no one was in front of me or around me while driving could of caused a serious wreck..Had to call tow truck to tow it back to my house

NoNoN NoneNone20191231

Vehicle was in motion on street way when lower control arm on driver side broke where ball joint is..Lucky no one was in front of me or around me while driving could of caused a serious wreck..Had to call tow truck to tow it back to my house

NoNoN NoneNone20191224

I was driving like normal, then when i went up the ramp onto the the shopping center, the right wheel all of a sudden hit the passenger wheel well and the rim was hitting the brake caliper. It was in motion, on a city street.

NoNoN NoneNone20191223

I was driving like normal, then when i went up the ramp onto the the shopping center, the right wheel all of a sudden hit the passenger wheel well and the rim was hitting the brake caliper. It was in motion, on a city street.

NoNoN NoneNone20191201

I was driving doing about 25 mph. Thank god i wasn't driving any faster when all of sudden. I heard a loud noise. I had lost control of the steering i ran in to a guard rail my car didn't want to go because the right passenger front side was totally touching the ground i got out the car seen my entire front passenger tire was off the car. I then started crying. I just bought this car in july 2019 98,000 original miles. Bad purchase decision!

NoNoN NoneNone20191130

I was driving doing about 25 mph. Thank god i wasn't driving any faster when all of sudden. I heard a loud noise. I had lost control of the steering i ran in to a guard rail my car didn't want to go because the right passenger front side was totally touching the ground i got out the car seen my entire front passenger tire was off the car. I then started crying. I just bought this car in july 2019 98,000 original miles. Bad purchase decision!

CrashNoY NoneNone20190914

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge stratus. While driving the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned and the power steering failed. The vehicle went out of control, would not stop, and continued to accelerate. The contact had to crash the vehicle into a pole to get it to stop. The contact then quickly turned off the ignition. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to weekley chrysler dodge jeep (50 main st, butler, oh 44822, (419) 883-2461). The dealer stated that they needed special authorization from the manufacturer to start the repairs. The manufacturer stated that there was an unknown recall on the vehicle and they would send a technician to examine the vehicle. The dealer had the vehicle for four weeks and were still waiting for the manufacturer to send a technician. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in an unknown nhtsa recall when it was purchased used with only 6,000 miles. The crash occurred after the recall repair was performed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 41,900.

NoNoN NoneNone20190629

When driving home the 2006 dodge stratus sxt sedan as mentioned broke on me and my family into a store parking lot where the entire wheel came off the car leaving me and my family stranded luckily we weren't on the hwy driving hwy speeds or im sure me and my family wouldn't probably be living here today. I went online to check we're there any recalls on this vehicle and it came back as ball joint assembly which is the cause of the damage to my vehicle

NoNoN NoneNone20190514

I was driving home went to go turn left and there was a loud noise. I stopped the car look at the front and the ball joint on my front passenger side snapped, this exact problem is on the recall list but my car isnt on their.

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Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • P0303 [1] Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
1B3AL46T86N2540722006StratusSTERLING HEIGHTS MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
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1B3AL46RX6N1801872006Stratus ,
1B3EL46X16N1941552006Stratus ,
1B3EL46X86N2398492006Stratus ,
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